Trucking is vital for the transportation industry in the United States. From grocery stores to factories and more, many different businesses and industries rely on truck drivers to transport and deliver their goods. When you get your CDL and become a truck driver, you may be responsible for transporting a variety of different materials. Let’s explore some of the most common types of cargo that are transported by trucks in the U.S.
Refrigerated Goods
Refrigerated trucks, also known as reefers, are used to transport any refrigerated or perishable goods. Many food products, such as dairy items or produce, must be transported in refrigerated trucks. Refrigerated trucks are maintained at a consistently cold temperature to ensure the freshness of goods upon their arrival at their final destination.
Bulky Equipment
Many types of construction equipment are transported through the use of special trucks. While some pieces of equipment are compact enough to be loaded into containers, others must be securely attached to a flat bed. When a truck driver is carrying equipment that is very heavy, it is of the utmost importance that the load is secured so that it does not move during transport. Loading a truck is one of many skills that you will learn during your CDL education.
Passenger Vehicles
New cars are shipped to dealerships through the use of specially equipped commercial vehicles. Commercial trucks can haul up to twelve cars in a single load. Trucks that are loaded with vehicles are very heavy, so the driver must exercise a high level of caution when transporting a load of cars.
For answers to your questions about what to expect from your truck driving career, contact HDS Truck Driving Institute by calling (877) 205-2141. The curriculum at our Tucson CDL school will provide you with valuable information about commercial truck driving, and we will help you get ready to pass your CDL exam. We look forward to seeing you in a CDL class in the near future.
